Astrology of Free Will (October 17)

Aries (March 21 – April 19) As a young adult, I lived in a cabin in the woods of North Carolina. I was too penniless to buy a car or a bike, so I went wherever I needed to go. Out of necessity, I discovered the practical power of psychological protection. I imagined being surrounded by an impenetrable violet force field and accompanied by the guardian spirits of a panther, wolf and bear. This playful mystical practice protected me. Although I was regularly accosted by growling dogs and drunken thugs in pickup trucks, I was never attacked. Now would be an excellent time for you to do what I did: establish strong psychological defenses. You are not in physical danger, but now is a good time to better protect yourself against the manipulative machinations, bad temper, emotional immaturity, and careless transgressions of others.

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) “Dear Rob, I once heard you say that the best way to resolve any dilemma is to sit quietly, quiet my mind, and listen to the ‘still, small voice of the teacher within me.’ I tried your advice, but I never recognized that voice. What am I doing wrong? – Disadvantaged Taurus.” Dear Taurus: Here’s how to let the still, gentle voice of your inner teacher guide you. 1. Go to a quiet place, either nature or a favorite escape. 2. Throw away all your ideas and theories about the nature of your dilemma. 3. Lovingly ask your mind to be empty and calm while you wait for an intuition. 4. As you breathe in and out, feel sweet gratitude for each breath. 5. Imagine your inner teacher smiling. 6. Expect to receive an enlightening blessing.

GEMINI (May 21 – June 20) In the parlance of people who enjoy hiking in nature, a “cobbknocker” refers to a hiker who walks ahead of you and knocks down the spider webs that cross the path. I would love for you to consider using a similar service for all your adventures in the coming weeks, not just hiking. Try to persuade or hire helpers to help guide you in everything you do. I want you to be able to concentrate on what’s important and not get bogged down or distracted by trivial obstacles. You need spaciousness and lightness.

CANCER (June 21 – July 22) When you’re at your best as a Cancer man, you nurture others but don’t overwhelm them with excessive care. You give your gifts without undermining your own interests. They are deeply receptive and sensitive without subjecting themselves to abuse or harm. My astrological assessment is that you are currently expressing these qualities with maximum grace and precision. Congratulations on your increasingly maturing emotional intelligence! I trust you will be rewarded with grateful favors.

LEO (July 23rd – August 22nd) Here’s the deal life offers: you temporarily pause your urge to possess crystalline certainty and agree to love and thrive on ambiguity and paradox. In return, you will receive help in recognizing unconscious and hidden factors that are involved in your fate. You will be able to make confident decisions without them having to be perfect. And you’ll learn more about the wise art of feeling appreciative awe before great mysteries.

VIRGO (August 23 – September 22) I once had a Virgo girlfriend. She was talented, hardworking, careful, organized, health conscious and resourceful. She also hated it when I neglected to put the jar of honey back in the cupboard immediately after use. She would get upset if I neglected to take off my shoes as soon as I entered the house. Her fussy perfectionism wasn’t the reason we ultimately broke up, but it took a toll on me. I’m bringing this to your attention because I hope you keep the fussy perfectionism to yourself for the most part in the coming weeks. It’s okay if you want to go it alone and do your own work, but don’t demand that others be equally demanding. Creating this wiggle room now will serve you well in the long run. You can earn negligence and generate goodwill that will come in handy when you least expect it.

LIBRA (September 23rd – October 22nd) Your bulboid bodies are specialized nerve cells in your skin that can experience intense tactile pleasure – more than any other nerve cell. They are found in your lips, tongue, and genitals. According to my analysis of your astrological potential, these highly sensitive receptors will be particularly strongly activated in the coming weeks. This also applies to their metaphysical and metaphorical equivalents. That’s why I expect you’ll experience more bliss than you have in a long time. Please give yourself permission to exceed your usual quota.

SCORPIO (October 23rd – November 21st) You used to be more dangerous to yourself than you are now. I appreciate the progress you have made in treating yourself with greater care and compassion. It wasn’t easy. You had to learn mysterious secrets about dealing with your inner troublemaker. One had to figure out how to channel one’s efforts to produce benevolent and healing problems. However, there is still much to be done. Your inner troublemaker is not yet fully redeemed and reformed. But you now have the chance to better integrate it into its intended role as your ally and helper.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov 22 – Dec 21) I expect your past to change soon. You may discover new details about old events. Stories told and told about your history will take on new meaning. It is advisable to reinterpret certain plot twists that you thought you had figured out a long time ago. There may be nothing more radical than uncovering wild secrets about true origins – although I wouldn’t rule out that possibility. So expect a surprise or two, Sagittarius. But I suspect that eventually you will be happy to revise your theories about how you became the resilient soul you are now.

CAPRICORN (Dec 22 – Jan 19) Of all the astrological signs, Capricorns are the least likely to consult horoscopes. There are a lot of skeptical people in your tribe who say, “Astrology is irrational and illogical.” It can’t be precise and accurate, so it’s not even real.” However, my personal research also suggests that a surprisingly large percentage Capricorns pretend they are not attracted to astrology when in fact they are. They may even hide their interest from others. How do I feel about all of this? It doesn’t affect me if I write your oracles. I love you just like the other signs and I always give you my best. Now, in the coming weeks, I suggest you do what I do: do your best in every situation, even if some people resist or have doubts about your contributions. Be confident when offering your excellence.

Aquarius (January 20th – February 18th) You are ready to reach a higher octave of maturity and wisdom about everything related to love, romance and sex. It will be enlightening to meditate on your previous experiences. Therefore, I invite you to consider the following questions. 1. What important lessons have you learned about the type of togetherness you want? 2. What important lessons have you learned about the kind of togetherness you don’t want? 3. What important lessons have you learned about staying emotionally healthy in an intimate relationship?

PISCES (February 19th – March 20th) Do you long to feel safe, comfortable and unwavering? Do you dream about how perfect life would be if you could lock yourself in your comfort zone and avoid novelty and change for a while? I hope not, Pisces! My astrological assessment is that you are in for a period of experimentation and expansion. You will overcome the challenges of great puzzles and fascinating teases. Please take full advantage of this fun opportunity to sharpen your intuition and go far beyond random guesswork. For additional credit: Prove the theory that it is entirely possible to cultivate and attract happiness.